Álvaro Arbeloa also congratulated his teammate on Twitter: "Another glorious day for you Cristiano. I'm proud to play alongside you. Happy Ballon d'Or!"
Xabi Alonso joined in the praise: "Parabens Cristiano! [Congratulations Cristiano] I'm delighted for you. You've earned it".
Sports stars congratulate the best player on the planet:
ReplyDeleteManchester United: Congratulations to Cristiano Ronaldo, who's won the Ballon d'Or, just as he did with #mufc for his 2008 performances.
Celtic FC: Congratulations go to Cristiano Ronaldo on winning the Ballon d'or and becoming FIFA World Player of the Year.
Ronaldinho Gaucho: ‘Parabéns’ Cristiano for winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or. Your style of playing enriches football.
Roberto Carlos: ‘Parabens’ to Cristiano for this derserved recognition as the best player.
Lucas Leiva, Liverpool FC player: Congratulations to Cristiano for winning the best in the world. Also to my team mates Dani Alves and Thiago Silva for make the best 11...
Radamel Falcao, Monaco player: Congratulations to Cristiano for winning the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2013. I hope your successes continue this season.
Michael Essien, Chelsea FC player: Well deserved, Congratulations CR7 #BallondOr
Álvaro Morata: Football has owed you another Ballon d’Or during these past few years. You deserve it! Congratulations!!!
Iker Casillas: Congratulations my friend. You deserve it!!
Xabi Alonso: ‘Parabens’ Cristiano! I’m really happy for you. You’ve won it.
Marcus Slaughter, Real Madrid Basketball team player: Big congratulations to Cristiano for this great award tonight. Very much well deserved, I knew he would win now we can all smile #halamadrid
Sandro Rosell, FC Barcelona President: Congratulations Cristiano Ronaldo for winning the Ballon d'Or. And thank you Leo for making 2013 unforgettable
Gerard Piqué: Congratulations to Cristiano for his second Ballon d'Or and to Messi and Ribéry for an incredible 2013 #BallondOr